Guide To Filming Piano Keys From Overhead

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Here is an comprehensive guide on how to film the keyboard with an overhead angle. I go over the details of my setup, and also try to recreate the look using lower budget options. None of the products are sponsored, nor do I recommend them specifically -- there are many products similar to the ones I use that get the job done. The most important factors are having a wide angle camera lens and a tripod.
Here's a link to the products I show in the video:
Camera: amzn.to/2FIDuJK
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Fancy Tripod: amzn.to/2FSirAz
Regular Tripod: amzn.to/2FQAdUE
Phone Mount: amzn.to/2FQe60I
Phone: amzn.to/2Iy80Ut
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Basic Tripod Ball Mount: amzn.to/2IwcXwW
Fancier Ball Mount: amzn.to/2pmhDgh
Even Fancier Ball Mount: amzn.to/2FGVB2N
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@RobFlaxMusic 6 лет назад

"I used to work as a photographer, so I have this gear..." and THERE IT IS. Now I know why all your shots are so good... You've logged the practice hours! #inspiring

@LoffysDomain 5 лет назад

Yes, I agree. I have a (very modest) channel and as a youtuber I also noticed that her video quality was top class. So, this explains a lot indeed. In sum, unique content + excellent sound and image quality! Thx for sharing Nahre!

@SerenityFisher 4 года назад

Hi Rob Flax!

@maldivirdragonwitch 4 года назад

I was wondering the same!

@luisalbertodiaz8138 4 года назад

Excellent Video clip! Apologies for butting in, I am interested in your thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - Riddleagan Possessing Piano Remedy (should be on google have a look)? It is a good one off product for learning how to play the piano easily without the normal expense. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my best friend Jordan after many years got great results with it.

@RobFlaxMusic 4 года назад

@@luisalbertodiaz8138 Not sure to whom you're replying, but if it's me: (a) no I haven't; (b) There's already lots of free resources-the hard part is making the practice time. (If you're replying to Nahre and mistakenly did so here, I would go so far as to say she probably doesn't need this product.) :-)

@RandomAwesomeism 4 года назад

I've been holding my phone camera between my chin and neck, lmao

@Lwmyoun 4 года назад

Hhahahah me too!

@letsnotgothere6242 4 года назад

Holding it in you mouth works too XD

@herobrine1847 4 года назад

Omg I always hoped I wasn’t the only one who did this

@GantsilyoBaguio 4 года назад

hahahha

@songotenson 4 года назад

xdd

@YimYamYo 5 лет назад

I love that you specifically targeted low budget setups and showed how some editing can make even using a webcam look good

@Diamond88keyz 3 года назад

Me too

@gideon2580 4 года назад

i was like."what, how does she knows about sensors and lenses?" Ah used to be a photographer. probably dabbled in video as well thats why your visual storytelling is so good.

@JTPCovers 4 года назад

0:32 When you're so talented you can record audio with a taser :')

@GustavAstep 4 года назад

CEO of taser audio recording

@JTPCovers 4 года назад

@@GustavAstep - xD I wonder who's the founder¿

@kurt.31.obrien68 3 года назад

lol

@cedarspringdesign Год назад

Wonderful presentation! Very clear, and complete. I am 70 and have mastered engineering and physics for 50 years but have yet to learn how to play the piano. Your excellent video has motivated me to learn to play a simple piano piece and try filming it and using a "particle" visual application with a midi file to combine it with the video. Thank you so much!

@pianospeedrun Год назад

sir playing the piano is much easier than engineering and physics, it's basicaly just muscle memory. If you're patient, have good sleep, and practice regularly at least 10 minutes per day, you're golden. If you want to improvise start by playing with the music in your head. You know how you have a radio in your mind that played songs for you for the past 70 years. Maybe you've fked around a bit with it. Well go ahead, somehow (don't try to understand too much about it) you'll sing your own melodies, once your brain has associated the sound of notes to the keys to press you'll find yourself improvising. Enjoy and thanks for your service

@savvaspavlidis7774 4 года назад

Hey hi Nahre! I just wanted to say a big thank you for this video. I was exploring ways to film overhead, as I am trying to create mini-piano video lessons for my students and the way you explain everything, as well the ideas for using accessible solutions is great! Especially the way you put a stand and a Ulanzi attachment is exactly what I needed to see! Thank you so much and sray safe during this period! Have a nice day from Greece!

@robertbrown1778 6 лет назад

Notice how Bobby supervises the civil engineering project. Ensuring Health and Safety compliance. Btw, folks, if you ever find a dumbbell inside a Bosendorfer, you'll know how it got there. ;)

@NahreSol 6 лет назад

Haha, that is hilarious! :))) Yes, I get nervous about the dumbbell, so I usually replace the pouch at the earliest signs of wear.

@jazzutako 6 лет назад

I've never thought of putting the tripod OVER the music stand!! That's a great idea. Thank you for sharing!

@michaelconnormusic Год назад

Absolutely LOVE this video Nahre!! I'm just about to start filming some footage for a course I'm putting together and needed some tips for shooting the piano from overhead. Low budget options are so valuable as I'm just starting out, so THANK YOU for doing this 5 years ago lol. It's still very timely!

@thomasarneson4511 3 года назад

The best video I have seen on the subject. All your videos are wonderful, and you are very talented in both composing and playing, jazz also.

@acousticselection 4 года назад

great vid! thank you!

@KerkettaMusic1 3 года назад

@educapro 6 лет назад

Gezzzz....I am so inspired by you ...watching and listening to you play, Nahre. Thank you. I've been in a rut because in my culture there's so much competition...thank you for helping me rethink and get back to being me.

@uniworkhorse Год назад

Love that you made this video informative for those with more gear knowledge, but still very accessible for folks just getting into video! Everyone is better for it :)

@deanheadland6879 4 года назад

Great Video Nahre ! Really helpful particularly to remedy and adapt and improve and move to online teaching after decades of face to face teaching. If its done right this is definitely the way to go! Many thanks, Dean

@markserban8154 11 месяцев назад

You're the best. Your level of understanding and playing is beyond my understanding ❤

@goranlevi 6 лет назад

I kept seing your videos on my recommended feed and watching them but not subscribing for no reason. But your content is just so good time after time that I just couldn't stay unsubscribed anymore. Great work Nahre! Keep it up :)

@NahreSol 6 лет назад

Thank you!! Welcome!! :)))) So glad you're on board

@pianoproject9252 3 года назад

Thank you, Nahre, I've always watched your videos and you inspired me to start my own little piano project!

@lorendigiorgi 4 года назад

Thanks for this! Overhead shots are critical to piano videos and tutorials, so it’s important to eat them right. Very informative video. And nice playing, too!

@lizs.6061 5 лет назад

I googled "how to record my piano pieces from overhead angle" and came across this video. I am hooked. Thank you so much for this video- I now realize my tripod stinks! This is super helpful as my current videos on my channel are recorded w my iPhone and they dont look/sound great (also could be my shoddy playing haha). thanks again!

@JakeRobImprov 2 года назад

This is very helpful, thank you! I have referred back to this video a couple times while trying to figure out where to start on actual semi-quality-looking, or at least, "passable" video captures of my piano pieces. Will probably be buying that tripod and attachment using my new phone camera, syncing the digital piano music in the video to preserve sound quality as you recommended, until I can upgrade piano, camera, mic, etc. Again, thank you for creating this extremely helpful video! I feel a little more confident in using what I have, rather than perpetually "waiting" until I have everything I need.

@Chantmagick 6 лет назад

Yes! I've been looking for information about this. I film all of my music videos with my iPhone 7. I use the app Filmic Pro to imitate the filmic look. Anyway this is brilliant. I appreciate you covering the options. Thank you! 🙌🏿

@NahreSol 6 лет назад

Chantmagick Thank you!! I hope the tips come in handy! Also the iphone has a really good camera so it's very capable of doing a lot of film work.

@ua6523 4 года назад

Did she Nikon??? Subbed hon. I've spent the last 20 min searching for your video! Imagine my joy when I found it because the last time I checked your video out for equipment (exactly what I needed) was about a year ago. Such a God-send!

@reallynotpc 4 года назад

How useful you are! Exactly what I needed to know. Fortunately, I won't need to switch my setup around and also I can use a fixed overhead mount, so no need to worry about dumbbells.

@guymustsing Год назад

You rock Nare! Thank you for your generosity and love! many blessings! 🙂

@ShawnFerris 3 года назад

Thanks for this. Some great suggestions. I teach piano at a Berklee global partner college in Canada and, due to Covid 19, we are going with all online delivery. This has been very helpful!

@xifan521 2 года назад

Thanks Nahre, just RU-vid suggested me this video, already knew your channel and your music, but not as a photographer, very helpful ! Thanks !

@rhapsodymusiclessons Год назад

Thank you. Big help. I'm working on the distortion levels I'm getting using the Logitec camera you have. I'm making basic/beginner teaching videos for my students but you've helped me by pointing me in several, very useful, directions! I've got a Nikon D5200 and would probably get a much higher quality video using that. I never thought of it before and thanks to you, I am now! :) Great video.

@pedromrls6 6 лет назад

I was thinking on learning some photography and this video convinced me to finally take that step. Thanks so much Nahre, love your work.

@NahreSol 6 лет назад

Javier. Thank you!! Photography and videography are really fascinating :))

@atsushi.jazzpiano 6 лет назад

This is so useful! Thank you for sharing your idea. I've seen many videos that have overhead view, but never seen how to do it besides yours! Cheers :)

@Faustharrisonpianos 4 года назад

Awesome stuff! Thank you for mentioning the Ballhead mount. Exactly what we need to get.

@eecorr 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video. I always struggle with the weight so the pouch and the stand that can stand horizontal as well was a good idea!

@paulussantosociwidjaja4781 4 года назад

Thank you, Nahre Sol long time not seeing your video but then got this very good idea suggested by youtube. I think I have to start building my own special channel rather than just videoing things not that seriously only for when I have time and opportunity. Sure it needs effort, but it is better late rather than not doing it at all while still alive. Hmm, live begins at 60 - hahahahah. I love your channel, learning so much from your musical approach, Sist. Now, my home work is getting those gadgets. Cheers!

@Jestunes 5 лет назад

Hi Nahre, What a wealth of information you are. You never stop ceasing to amaze me. I will probably come up with the cheapest way to film a video using my cell phone and a tripod. I'll let you know. lol You've inspired me to try to make better videos. Your photographic work sure comes in handy. Thank you as always. Your devoted fan and student. Jes

@ElisePartlow 3 года назад

Hey --- THANK YOU!! This is super helpful! Thank you for sharing this video -- your videos are of fantastic quality!!! And you're an amazing pianist. ❤️🎹

@huryu1948 3 года назад

I always learn something from your videos and this one is VERY handy.

@jazztemple2 4 года назад

Ms. Sol, Fantastically educational video! Thanks

@TimothyGondola 6 лет назад

Wow this is really helpful!

@smashingdan3720 3 года назад

A really thorough overview! I use a mic stand and have it behind the keyboard

@samuelwhitesell3104 3 года назад

Wow really great information and tips! Thanks so much!

@DavePawson 5 лет назад

Whatever the setup, I find your videography first class! (Even the in car sequences :-) )

@GaiaMoto 2 года назад

Thx Nahre, I‘ve implemented this setup and it suits the purpose perfectly! Ready to publish 😅 Thomas

@GantsilyoBaguio 4 года назад

Thank you! It was very useful as I want to shoot some overhead videos.

@johningram2153 6 лет назад

Thanks for this. I stumbled across your "funk in the park with Bobby" video somehow, and then checked out your channel and saw this how-to on filming a piano from overhead. I keep procrastinating making some RU-vid videos of me at the piano, but the overhead angle will be an important part of that, and I've just been putting it off. But this video was inspiring. Maybe I'll get off my lazy duff soon and do something in that area.

@MotifMusicStudios 8 месяцев назад

What a helpful video! Love how practical it is! Appreciated!

@aprilwentzell3288 5 лет назад

I always have placed the tripod behind me which requires me to extend it all the way up. Never thought of putting it on the piano. lol. And all the different cameras. I have a Nikon D3200 but I'll stick to my phone for now. Thank you, Nahre!

@keithlutman5611 4 года назад

Many thanks Nahre, great information; very generous of you.

@swcpiano1225 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this! Super helpful!

@Neil197 4 года назад

Excellent content. Very informative. Kudos.

@NoahJohnson1810 3 года назад

Thank you!!! Love this.

@basedbattledroid3507 6 лет назад

Thank you so much!!! I had my camera suspended from a mini-easel hanging from my neck by a lanyard; this is much better!

@MrJimmason 3 года назад

Awesome ideas and comparisons. thanks !

@stevebarrymusic 4 года назад

Excellent video!! Thank you.

@joeallen9420 Год назад

Thanks for the great ideas! It works for me.

@PieceofSheet0 6 лет назад

This is super useful! I also have an LG G5 and used it to film a video inspired by your overhead setup. I ended up using my mic stand and a rubber band to secure the phone to the microphone shock mount. Hardly the best way to go, but it did the job. In the end my video resolution was set only to HD and I had to do additional zooming on the video, so the footage wasn't great.

@NahreSol 6 лет назад

So cool! I've definitely thought of using a mic stand, but it wasn't portable enough for me. I've seen some videos on youtube with people doing it with great results though. The LG G5 camera is really not bad, it gets distorted sometimes on the edges or with random exposure changes, but when things are very controlled, it seems pretty good. Video editing can make the footage look much better though :)

@PieceofSheet0 6 лет назад

Yeah, tripod is definitely the way to go! Also, I imagine I speak for a lot of people here when I say that we're very grateful for the amount of attention and love you give in the comment section. As your subscriber base and channel grows it might be hard to maintain this level of interaction, but know that at least for me the personal quality and charming mood of your videos is definitely what got me hooked and keeps me around. Your personal touch will not go unnoticed, regardless of the size of your channel!

@NahreSol 6 лет назад

Ah, thank you so much! That's sooo kind of you to write. I really love that (so far) most of the people that come to watch these videos, such as yourself, have been extremely nice and supportive. That's not necessarily common for the internet! :D

@ternitamas 5 лет назад

this is so useful! I appreciate all the options that you provided thanks! =)

@Jubinell 4 года назад

Hi Nahre! Thanks for your deep insight. I always come back to this video for tips about recording and camera setup! Could you give some tips on how to create videos with split screen, keyboard at the bottom and notes with annotations or flowing in real-time at the top?

@LauraValleMusic 4 года назад

Love you!! I have been trying to figure this out for weeks!

@setphaser 5 лет назад

aha! professional photographer! this explains a lot! you have a passion for more than just music, lucky us. and PUPPY!

@frankyfernandes6283 3 года назад

I stopped at 2:13 mins just to say I loved that four legged white fellow. He might be saying, “hey what’s this all about, what’s going on here?”. Very useful video. Thanks !!

@jennystengards8089 4 года назад

Very helpful with lots of options - thank you! (And your piano playing wasn't too bad either!)

@omarjanudin 3 года назад

thanks for your great guide videos..

@flipteezy 4 года назад

your voice is so calming.

@ChicoBlack 2 месяца назад

Nahre Sol Amazing Gear Thank you for sharing ❤

@fallingnotes920 3 года назад

Thank you for the video, the ballhead tripod mount saved my life!

@jelmermulder7276 3 года назад

Thanks for all the tips

@N125AS 4 года назад

great video, thank you

@sergio_slzar 3 года назад

Very useful. Thanks Nahre

@zoooz899 4 года назад

Awesome video! Thank you

@camposmusic 6 лет назад

Very helpful! Thank you.

@UkuleleCreations 4 года назад

Thank you, this was extremely helpful!

@09Spirale 4 года назад

Very useful! Thank You!!

@Yadeehoo Год назад

It's funny cause yesterday I started doing this for the first time and been wanting to do it for years, and today this video pops up, Life is a funny thing

@MusicalTouchIRavi 5 лет назад

Could not look away of that baby dog. So cute it is.

@jorgwasow4134 3 года назад

Interesting and informative, thank you

@betsybhannah 4 года назад

Quite useful and helpful. Thanks.

@alimortazavi8508 5 лет назад

Bless ya. Detailed and get to the point video which i like 👍🏻

@MrWhiteKeys1 3 года назад

If you are looking for a virtual piano, the Synthogy Ivory II American Concert D is an amazing sounding VST that works stand-alone or as a plug-in for Logic Pro X. It is a very impressive sample of a 1951 Steinway D from Carnegie Hall. It is well under $200, and gives you a lot of options for mic position, etc.

@sheepsgamedev3511 Год назад

Thank u, I was looking for something like this, appreciate it🎹

@antoniomontemuro9751 4 года назад

always kind and so helpful. Thanks!

@ikechukwuanumudu5816 4 года назад

Thanks a lot. Your videos are well appreciated!

@btcguy 3 года назад

Thank you for this video!!

@MartinSmithMFM 10 месяцев назад

Interested in overhead filming for capturing composition ideas as they arrive. Lovely Chopin extract.

@TheHeartless187 4 года назад

Thank you so much! This was very helpful

@yewenyi 4 года назад

I was just about to start recording so this is very useful.

@kristinfung 4 года назад

Hey Nahre, you rock! I love how you showed what you do but you also suggested affordable ways for people who don't have all the gear to make it work. I play my keyboard without a music stand but I'm thinking of putting a table or desk in front of the keyboard for the tripod to stand on. If you have any tips for streaming virtual lessons in realtime, I'd love to know :)

@markgriskey 3 года назад

Please do a video on your video editing tools! ... Very helpful. Thanks!

@jasmincameron3032 3 года назад

Really, really helpful. Thank-you!

@mthwyang 3 года назад

Thank you. Also, lovely little pup!!

@tec4ever72 4 года назад

Lovely! Thanks for sharing.

@Mojadushi 2 года назад

Great explanation!

@nokturnal886 2 года назад

Absolutely loved the energy! Thank you for targeting low budget setups as well! As an aspiring composer and someone who is relatively new at playing piano, do you have any advice for staying motivated throughout the learning process?

@tommasocona 2 года назад

Nahre you are a blessing

@TESSPianoCover 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing good advices!

@brianmay1617 5 лет назад

Now I got a good setup for filming myself playing piano, and its time to learn to play piano

@splashesin8 6 лет назад

Yay! I think it could help with interesting microphone mounts as well.

@NahreSol 6 лет назад

Oh yes!! :))

@eduardomerino4425 3 года назад

Great video, thanks.

@MauriceMaitlandJr 3 года назад

This video was exactly what I needed!

@linalex1970 2 года назад

Thank you for your video!!

@Alan_Chapman 6 лет назад

For audio, a lot of digital pianos/keyboards can record directly to .wav files or you can just capture the main outs into an audio interface. Gets rid of environmental noise.

@educapro 6 лет назад

This is such a key video for setting things up. I haven't purchased al the stuff yet but I'm getting close. What I would really like is to have automation with camera panning between at least a couple of cameras. Found this cool place online called "MiniInTheBox" but the only thing is that once you sign up they track what you peruse and hound you with sales ads. yuck. but some of the products are amazing. Thanks for your ideas Nahre, you are so awesome.